Best of Italy: Tuscany, Cinque Terre & The Amalfi Coast Tour with 8 Reviews by G Adventures

13 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants, maximum 18 travelers

16 peopleMaximum group size

12 - 100 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Moderate

Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.

Starts

Florence, Italy

Ends

Naples, Italy

Highlights

Walk along the dramatic scenery of Cinque Terre.

explore medieval towns and stroll through vineyards.

spend two nights in the Tuscan countryside while eating fresh and delicious regional food.

hike the "Path of the Gods" on the Amalfi Coast

Itinerary

If you weren’t in love with Italy yet, this 13-day adventure will certainly do the trick. Starting in Florence and finishing in Naples, you’ll experience the many colours of Cinque Terre, the Amalfi Coast’s stunning cliffs, grand piazzas and fresh limoncello in Sorrento, and Renaissance masterpieces in Florence. With delectable cuisine at each and every stop too, this trip really is what Italian dreams are made of.

day 1 - Florence

Arrive in Florence at any time. Meet your CEO and fellow travellers in the evening at a welcome meeting.

Accomodation:B&B Hotel Firenze City Center (or similar)

Included Activity:Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Duration : 1.0 hr

Optional Activities:Medici Chapels Visit Admire the opulence of the two Medici Chapels. The Sagrestia Nuova was designed by Michelangelo and built as a mausoleum for the powerful Medici family. , Ponte Vecchio Visit Walk across this medieval bridge and look over the Arno River to feel the romance of this city. Jewelers, art dealers and souvenir shops run the length of the bridge, featured in many master paintings., Piazzale Michelangelo Walk Cross through the centre of the city and over the Arno. Climb to the top of the hill and check out the vista over the river from Piazzale Michelangelo. It's worth every step!

day 2 - Florence to Cinque Terre

Start the Day off with a walking tour of Florence seeing all of the famous sites like the Centro Storico, Giotto’s bell tower, the Palazzo Vecchio and The Uffizi. It’s onwards to the Cinque Terre region. On the way the group will stop in Lucca for a guided walk through this medieval town.

Meal:Breakfast

Accomodation:Hotel Venezia La Spezia (or similar)

Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 1.5 hr Distance : 85 km, Private Vehicle Duration : 1.5 hr Distance : 77 km

Included Activities:Florence Orientation Walk With a local guide, Lucca Guided Walking Tour Duration : 2.0 hr

day 3 - Cinque Terre

Enjoy some breakfast before taking a short train to the village Romaggiore for the start of today's hike. Walk along the coastal path of Cinque Terre, a World Heritage Site and National Park. Enjoy a free afternoon to continue exploring. You could sign up for a food making class, book a boat trip, or hike any of the other coastal and inland paths that will take you all over one of the most gorgeous stretches of coastline in all of Italy.
Spend the morning discovering the five towns within the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Cinque Terre, Corniglia, Manarola, Monterosso al Mare, Riomaggiore, and Vernazza.

Should you opt out of the hike with the group and CEO, the Cinque Terre National Park pass will still be available for you to discover the five towns on your own.

Meal:Breakfast

Accomodation:Hotel Venezia La Spezia (or similar)

Included Activities:National Park Pass and Unlimited Train Ticket, Cinque Terre Coastal Path Hike Duration : 5.0 hr - 6.0 hr

Optional Activities:Pesto Making Class Learn the art of cooking with this traditional Ligurian sauce., Cinque Terre Boat Trip Take in the beauty of Cinque Terre’s five colourful villages while cruising along the Ligurian Sea. Witness the steep hillsides and terrain covered in olive groves and grape vines. , Cinque Terre Inland Hike Venture onto one of the inland and much higher trails, which winds for much of the route through cool and shady woodland. The views are not constant, thanks to the trees, but when you come across a vantage point the panorama is truly breathtaking. Fewer tourists venture up here so the villages are unspoiled and retain a lovely sense of tranquility.

day 4 - Cinque Terre

A full free Day to enjoy the marvels of Cinque Terre. Opt to visit the town of Portovenere or join a pesto-making demonstration in Manarola. You could also spend some time shopping, wine tasting, cafe-hopping, and beach walking if you’re craving more relaxing vibes. Kayaking, boat tours, and hiking are always available.

Meal:Breakfast

Accomodation:Hotel Venezia La Spezia (or similar)

Optional Activities:Visit Portovenere , Cinque Terre Inland Hike Venture onto one of the inland and much higher trails, which winds for much of the route through cool and shady woodland. The views are not constant, thanks to the trees, but when you come across a vantage point the panorama is truly breathtaking. Fewer tourists venture up here so the villages are unspoiled and retain a lovely sense of tranquility. , Pesto Making Class Learn the art of cooking with this traditional Ligurian sauce., Cinque Terre Boat Trip Take in the beauty of Cinque Terre’s five colourful villages while cruising along the Ligurian Sea. Witness the steep hillsides and terrain covered in olive groves and grape vines.

day 5 - Cinque Terre to Chianti Region

After breakfast, travel to North Chianti region. En route the group will stop in Pisa briefly to see the Leaning Tower of Pisa. After, continue driving through the stunning Tuscan area and enjoy an included dinner tonight with the group in North Chianti.

Meal:Breakfast and Dinner

Accomodation:Villa Pitiana (or similar)

Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 1.5 hr Distance : 80 km, Private Vehicle Duration : 1.75 hr - 2.0 hr Distance : 100 km

Included Activity:Visit Pisa

day 6 - Chianti Region

Wake up in the beautiful Tuscan countryside. In the morning hike through the hillside villages near Cinque Terre. In the afternoon enjoy an included wine tasting and delicious dinner with the group.

Meal:Breakfast and Dinner

Accomodation:Villa Pitiana (or similar)

Included Activities:Morning Tuscany Hike, Wine Tasting

day 7 - Chianti Region to Naples

Travel back to Florence in the morning and then board a train from Florence to Naples.

Meal:Breakfast

Accomodation:B&B Hotel Napoli (or similar)

Transport:Train Duration : 2.75 hr - 3.0 hr Distance : 476 km, Private Vehicle Distance : 50 km

day 8 - Naples to Sorrento Coast

Start the Day off with an orientation walk of Naples. Stroll past sites like Spaccanapoli, Castell'Ovo, Castel Nuovo Maschio Angioino, Galleria San Carlo, Piazza del Plebiscito and the Royal Palace. Then the group will travel to Sorrento Coast. In the evening attend a limoncello tasting and after set out on an orientation walk of Sorrento with your CEO.

Meal:Breakfast

Accomodation:Hotel Eden Bleu (or similar)

Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 1.0 hr

Included Activities:Naples Orientation Walk, Limoncello Tasting, Sorrento Orientation Walk

day 9 - Sorrento

Enjoy a free Day in Sorrento. Maybe set out for an optional excursion to Capri island by hydrofoil and take a stroll through the town while admiring the blue water and striking limestone sea stacks.

Meal:Breakfast

Accomodation:Hotel Eden Bleu (or similar)

Optional Activities:Capri Excursion

day 10 - Sorrento Coast to the Amalfi Coast

Spend the Day travelling from the Sorrento Coast to the Amalfi Coast. Pass through the towns of Amalfi and Ravello taking in the dramatic views and searching for lemon groves wherever you go.

Meal:Breakfast

Accomodation:Hotel Le Rocce Amalfi Coast (or similar)

Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 5.0 hr

day 11 - Amalfi Coast

Transfer to Bomerano di Agerola along the coast and begin to walk The Path of the Gods. The group will hike 8.6km to Positano and then return to our hotel to rest and enjoy free time from a long Day hiking along the Amalfi Coast.

Meal:Breakfast

Accomodation:Hotel Le Rocce Amalfi Coast (or similar)

Included Activity:Path of the Gods Hike Duration : 5.0 hr - 6.0 hr Distance : 11 km

day 12 - Amalfi Coast to Naples

Leave the Amalfi Coast behind and travel north back to Naples today. Along the way the group will stop in Pompeii for a guided excursion. Enjoy an evening of free time in Naples.

Meal:Breakfast

Accomodation:B&B Hotel Napoli (or similar)

Transport:Private Vehicle

Included Activity:Pompeii Guided Tour

day 13 - Naples

Depart at any time.

Meal:Breakfast

Best of Italy: Tuscany, Cinque Terre & The Amalfi Coast

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What's Included

Accommodation

Hotels (12 nts).

Meals

12 breakfasts, 2 dinners
Note: Allow USD430-560 for meals not included.

Transport

Private vehicle, local train/bus, walking.All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Guide

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) and local guides throughout.

Included activities

Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and GroupYour Foodie Moment: Limoncello Tasting, SorrentoOrientation walking tour of Naples, Florence, and SorrentoVisit to Cinque Terre National ParkWine tasting at agriturismoOrientation walk in Sorrento at nightLimoncello tastingFree time in Florence, Cinque Terre, Pisa, Sorrento, and NaplesCinque Terre park fee, unlimited train ticket and CEO-led hikeLucca Guided Walking TourPath of the Gods hike along the Amalfi CoastPompeii Guided tour

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